Valley PulmonaryGroup

ValleyPulmonaryGroup.com

1200 E. Savannah Ave., Ste. 16McAllen, TX 78503Ph. 956•631•3344

1912 E. Griffin ParkwayMission, TX 78572Ph. 956•519•8717

4903 N. McColl Rd.McAllen, TX 78504Ph. 956•631•5864

Ramon I. Rodriguez, M.D., F.C.C.P.Fellow of American College of Chest Physician

Specialty: Internal Medicine completed at Bronx- Lebanon Hospital Center, New York City, NYSub-Specialty: Pulmonary Medicine, Board Certified Completed at Bronx - Lebanon Hospital Center, New York City, NYSleep Medicne – Board Certified

Dr. Rodriguez has special interest in pulmonary malignancies with training and extended experience in interventional bronchoscopy including stent placements, endobronchial debulking and decompression of obstruction specially in advanced malignancies. Serving the Rio Grande Valley since 1997.

Juan Rivera, M.D., F.C.C.P.Fellow of American College of Chest Physician

Specialty: Internal Medicine completed at Bronx- Lebanon Hospital Center, New York City, NYSub-Specialty: Pulmonary Medicine completed at Bronx -Lebanon Hospital Center, New York City, NY

Dr. Rivera held a position as a teaching attending at the Pulmonary Fellowship Program at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center and then moved to the Rio Grande Valley and has been treating patients since 1997 with extensive experience in multiple complex pulmonary disease, including COPD, Asthma and Interstitial lung disease along with others.

Potenciano Garcia, Jr., M.D., F.C.C.P.Fellow of American College of Chest Physician

Specialty: Internal Medicine completed at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cleveland, OHSub-Specialty: Pulmonary Medicine, Board Certified completed at Case Western Reserve University Hospital, Cleveland, OHSleep Medicine – Board Eligible

Dr. Garcia has been practicing in the Valley since 1984 with special interest in evaluation and management of advanced pulmonary disease with extensive experience in pulmonary rehabilitation.

Federico Vallejo-Manzur, M.D., F.C.C.P.Fellow of American College of Chest Physician

Specialty: Internal Medicine, Board Certified, completed at UMass – Worcester, MassachusettsSub-Specialty: Pulmonary medicine - Board Certified Critical Care, Board Certified completed at UMass – Worcester, Massachusetts- Sleep Medicine – Board Certified

Dr. Vallejo’s special interest include diagnosis and treatment of pleural disease, early diagnosis of pulmonary malignancy with specialized training in the use of ultrasound and endobronchial ultrasound bronchoscopy. Also related sleep disorders including obstructive sleep apnea.

Juan Marcos Chavez Paz, M.D.

Specialty: Internal Medicine at Cook County Hospital/Chicago - Rush University.Resident’s Teaching Award and Research Award from 2005-2008.Sub-specialty: Pulmonary and Critical Care at Jackson Memorial Hospital/Miami - Univ of Miami.Chief Fellow in Pulmonary and Critical Care 2010-2011 at Jackson Memorial

Hospital/Miami - Univ of Miami.Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Diseases.Board Eligible in Critical Care Medicine.

Dr. Chavez recently moved to the Valley with his family. He is working with Valley Pulmonary Group and is looking forward to the opportunity of providing comprehensive and compassionate care to his patients.

Antonio De Gorordo Arzamendi, M.D., F.C.C.P.

Specialty: Internal Medicine, board certified. MGH. University of MarylandBaltimore, MarylandSub-specialty: Pulmonary Medicine. Board CertifiedSTEMC. TUFTS UNIVERSITYBoston, Massachusetts Critical Care Medicine. Board CertifiedSTEMC. TUFTS UNIVERSITYBoston, Massachusetts

Dr. DeGorordo recently moved from Massachusetts to the Valley and harbors special interest in emphysema, complicated asthma, lung cancer and advanced bronchoscopy.

ALLERGY CLINIC:Our Allergy Clinic provides ongoing evaluation and treatment services for patients suffering from multiple allergies, nasal congestion, runny nose, post nasal drip, chest congestion, itchy throat & eyes and sneezing. If you are currently suffering from the items listed above you may want to visit one of our clinics to receive an evaluation.

ON-SITE ULTRA SONOGRAPHY:Ultra Sonography will help in the diagnosis and treatment of several pulmonary diseases, including the removal of fluid around the lungs. This procedure is performed with extreme precision in an outpatient setting.

PULMONARY FUNCTION TEST:Our Pulmonary Function Test is utilized to evaluate and help guide the treatment plan for patients suffering from shortness of breath, wheezing, acute and chronic bronchitis, COPD, asthma, emphysema, chronic cough and other diseases.

PULMONARY REHABILITATION:Pulmonary Rehabilitation is meant for patients experiencing chronic debilitating pulmonary conditions. This is a multi-disciplinary comprehensive evaluation program that incorporates education and treatment while providing patients with breathing techniques and a customized exercise program that improves patients quality of life.

SLEEP LABORATORY:Valley Pulmonary Group offers a state of the art sleep lab. This service can benefit individuals experiencing problems sleeping or individuals seeking treatment for sleep disorders. If you are experiencing heavy snoring, fatigue, sleep apnea, morning headaches, nightmares this may be a service that you may want to take advantage of. Patients that have gone through this program have improved their sleep habits and have benefited from this comprehensive treatment and evaluation program.

HOSPITAL SERVICES PROVIDED AT:

• Doctors Hospital at Renaissance• Edinburg Regional Hospital• McAllen Medical Hospital• McAllen Heart Hospital• Mission Regional Hospital• Rio Grande Regional Hospital• Solara Hospital• Life Care Hospital

PATIENT SERVICES:

• Team of highly trained physicians that can fulfill all your respiratory needs

• State-of-the-art technology• 3 outpatient offices available• Walk-in and New patients are

always welcome• Short wait time• Most insurance accepted• Referrals not needed in most

cases• Hospital privileges at most local

hospitals

PULMONARY SPECIALTY SERVICES:

• Allergy Clinic• On-Site Ultra Sonography• Pulmonary Function Test• Pulmonary Rehabilitation• Respiratory Function Testing• Sleep Laboratory

Valley Pulmonary Group is the largest pulmonary group composed of highly trained physicians who are trained in multiple specialties and have the highest combined experience in the Rio Grande Valley. The main goal of this group of highly trained physicians and their staff is to provide their patients with the best care available by offering 3 convenient locations for their patients to choose from while offering the most recent treatment available and providing outpatient and in-hospital consultations.

If you or your family is admitted to one of the hospitals listed, rest assured that one of our pulmonologist will be available to assist you. As we all know being admitted to the hospital isn’t easy but with Valley Pulmonary Group physicians at your side you will have someone that is experienced and able to meet your hospital needs.

PULMONARY TEAM:Our pulmonary team will provide you with the highest level of service while guiding you and your family through your current diagnosis while offering compassionate and comprehensive care in an outpatient and inpatient setting if needed.

PulmonaryWhen affected by any respiratory problems that could cause disruption in your life including shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, chest pain, sleep disturbance, fatigue or any other respiratory problems trust Valley Pulmonary Group and their trained staff to treat you with the best patient centered care available.